ACCS announces Glenda Colagross NW-SCC president

Alabama Community College System Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker has announced Dr. Glenda Colagross as president of Northwest-Shoals Community College.

Colagross has served the ACCS for more than 25 years, beginning in the classroom as a developmental studies instructor and serving most recently as interim president at Southern Union State Community College and Northwest-Shoals Community College.

Colagross earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and English and a master’s degree from the University of North Alabama in education. She also earned a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Alabama.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be selected to serve the students, faculty, staff and the entire Patriot community as president,” Colagross said. “Whether it’s in Muscle Shoals or Phil Campbell, Northwest-Shoals is an integral part of the community, and I am committed to ensuring the college and our students continue to deliver on our mission of an accessible, affordable and high-quality education for everyone.”